Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Gifu — Fees and How to Apply, 21 Cities

Gifu (岐阜市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (the page for when an owned dog/cat dies covers only registration cancellation and cremation at the crematorium; no mention of home pickup)

Drop-off

¥2,000 (residents) / ¥27,000 (non-residents)

Ash return

No

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Gifu (岐阜市)'s official pagecity.gifu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Ogaki (大垣市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of home pickup)

Drop-off

Drop-off cremation allowed at the funeral halls (Tsurumi, Katsuyama, Kamiishizu). Application required (death notification, registration tag, etc.). Drop-off hours 9:00-17:00. Fee not stated

Ash return

No (ash collection after animal cremation is not offered; those who want it are referred to a private pet funeral company)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee.

Open Ogaki (大垣市)'s official pagecity.ogaki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Takayama (高山市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (drop-off only)

Drop-off

Residents ¥1,250 per animal / non-residents ¥2,510 per animal (crematorium, incinerator usage permit application required)

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ashes are not returned after cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Takayama (高山市)'s official pagecity.takayama.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Tajimi (多治見市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at the crematorium, multipurpose furnace usage permit required. Residents ¥5,000-¥7,000 / non-residents ¥10,000-¥14,000 (by size)

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ashes are not returned because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Tajimi (多治見市)'s official pagecity.tajimi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Seki (関市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at Seki City General Crematorium (9:00-16:00). Under 10kg: residents ¥3,000 / non-residents ¥15,000; under 25kg: residents ¥4,000 / non-residents ¥24,000; under 40kg: residents ¥5,000 / non-residents ¥35,000

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that bone-picking is not possible because it is a communal funeral)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Seki (関市)'s official pagecity.seki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Nakatsugawa (中津川市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Communal cremation: residents ¥1,000 / non-residents ¥2,000. Individual cremation: residents ¥7,000 / non-residents ¥14,000 (advance contact required, Environmental Center)

Ash return

Witnessing the cremation and collecting ashes are allowed only if individual cremation is chosen. No return of ashes for communal cremation

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Nakatsugawa (中津川市)'s official pagecity.nakatsugawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Mino (美濃市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at Mino City Crematorium Yasuraginooka. Under 10kg: residents ¥3,000 / non-residents ¥15,000; under 25kg: residents ¥4,000 / non-residents ¥24,000; under 40kg: residents ¥5,000 / non-residents ¥35,000

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that bone-picking is not possible because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Mino (美濃市)'s official pagecity.mino.gifu.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Mizunami (瑞浪市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at Mizunami City Crematorium. Residents ¥4,000 / non-residents ¥32,000

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ash collection is not possible because it is communal cremation; memorial service at a temple via a contracted operator)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Mizunami (瑞浪市)'s official pagecity.mizunami.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hashima (羽島市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

A city-contracted operator collects remains free of charge from public roads and other public land (private land is not covered; pickup may occur the following day or later)

Drop-off

Drop-off cremation available at the municipal funeral hall (reception 8:30-17:00). Residents ¥3,140 / non-residents ¥12,570 (pack in a cardboard box, etc. no larger than 180x60x45cm; no burial items allowed)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Hashima (羽島市)'s official pagecity.hashima.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Ena (恵那市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop off at Ena Saien. Resident: ¥3,000 for up to 10kg (+¥1,000 for each additional 5kg); non-resident: ¥6,000 for up to 10kg (+¥2,000 for each additional 5kg).

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ash collection is not possible because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Ena (恵那市)'s official pagecity.ena.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Minokamo (美濃加茂市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at Kamo Seien. ¥2,000 for 2kg or under, ¥4,000 for over 2kg up to 10kg, +¥2,000 per additional 5kg over 10kg

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ashes are not returned because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Minokamo (美濃加茂市)'s official pagecity.minokamo.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Toki (土岐市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥6,500 (resident) / ¥32,500 (non-resident) — Saien Utsukushigamine

Ash return

No (communal cremation, so ash collection is not possible)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Toki (土岐市)'s official pagecity.toki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kakamigahara (各務原市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at the municipal funeral hall. Residents ¥3,000 / non-residents ¥12,000

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ash collection and specifying the cremation date/time are not possible because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kakamigahara (各務原市)'s official pagecity.kakamigahara.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kani (可児市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Cremation accepted at Kamo Seien (fee not stated on the page; contact the office)

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that ashes cannot be returned because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee.

Open Kani (可児市)'s official pagecity.kani.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Yamagata (山県市)

No municipal pickup — you will need a private cremation service

Pickup

No program (no municipal crematorium in the city; states it introduces private crematoriums in neighboring municipalities)

Drop-off

No program (same as above)

Ash return

Not applicable (no city-run cremation facility; a private operator in a neighboring city is recommended)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Find a private pet cremation service (cost guide)
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

Open Yamagata (山県市)'s official pagecity.yamagata.gifu.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

Find a private cremation service

Mizuho (瑞穂市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Drop-off at Mizuho City Crematorium. Animal cremation ¥3,800 (animal furnace usage permit required; dogs must bring their registration tag)

Ash return

Return of ashes not allowed (explicitly stated that bone-picking is not possible because it is communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Mizuho (瑞穂市)'s official pagecity.mizuho.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hida (飛騨市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Hida (飛騨市)'s official pagecity.hida.gifu.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Motosu (本巣市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only ownerless remains found on roads are described)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not applicable (no city-run cremation facility)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Motosu (本巣市)'s official pagecity.motosu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Gujo (郡上市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site (guidance to call the Citizens' Affairs Division for cremation; no fee stated)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Gujo (郡上市)'s official pagecity.gujo.gifu.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Gero (下呂市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Small-animal cremation at the municipal crematorium. Gero City residents ¥10,000 / non-residents ¥20,000

Ash return

Return of ashes allowed (urn must be self-provided)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Gero (下呂市)'s official pagecity.gero.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kaizu (海津市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Cremation available at Kaizu City Crematorium 'Tenshoen'. Residents ¥4,400 / non-residents ¥22,000 (permit required)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kaizu (海津市)'s official pagecity.kaizu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes